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Epilepsy. Missed Periods, Numb Hand. Pregnancy Test Negative. Pregnant?
I think I am pregnant but I cant get a positive test result I am an epileptic and wondering if this could affect my hormone levels... causing a false negative ...maybe my aed s or something. I have had sooo many symptoms I can hardly even remember them all to type them here along with a missed period and just dont know what to think... I need to go now because I am having trouble typing due to the numbness in my hands ... Oh I am 27
Thu, 25 Oct 2012
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.
Epilepsy or the use of anti epileptic drug does not interfere with pregnancy tests. so, the test would show a positive result, if you are pregnant.
However, if you think you are pregnant despite the negative pregnancy test, you should consult a gynaecologist and get an ultrasound scan done.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)
Senior consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad
Thank you for posting your query.
Epilepsy or the use of anti epileptic drug does not interfere with pregnancy tests. so, the test would show a positive result, if you are pregnant.
However, if you think you are pregnant despite the negative pregnancy test, you should consult a gynaecologist and get an ultrasound scan done.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)
Senior consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad
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